By Our Reporter
Mirinda Miss Teens is back. Returning from a one-year hiatus, the beauty pageant was officially launched at an event hosted at Garden City mall on Saturday.
The pageant which targets high school students seeks to create a platform for the youth to explore their creativity, fashionable and ambitious aspirations through guidance and mentorship in a fun and memorable way.
Now in its sixth edition, it will be held under the theme “Surprise and Be Surprised” with tours to be carried out in over 30 schools across the country. The regional tours will culminate with a grand finale where the ultimate Miss Teen will be crowned. Winners will also be rewarded in the Miss Ambitious and Miss Fashionista categories.
The winner will receive a cash prize of up to Ugx10 Million inform of school fees. In addition, 4 other winners will travel to the best amusement park in the world, which will be revealed during the school tours.
Teens who turned up for the launch enjoyed different activities that included fun games as well as performances from Vinka, Beenie Gunter and Mun G.
